Sentry Enterprises, Inc. v. Canal Wood Corp.

COZORT, Judge.

Plaintiff, Sentry Enterprises, Inc., is a closely-held North Carolina corporation located in Onslow County. In 1984, the time material to this action, it had a total of three shareholders who also served as corporate officers: Daniel Furia, Secretary-Treasurer; Charles J. Scozzari, President; and Bernardo Navarro, Vice-President. Mr. Furia, who resided in New Jersey, exercised authority for Mr. Navarro, who lived in South America, through a power of attorney. Mr. Scozzari was the only shareholder/director residing in Onslow County. Mr. Scozzari managed plaintiffs daily business.…